US Bridges

US 522 over Hill Valley Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · Mount Union Boro. · Structure no. 000000000040242

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,192
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 522 over Hill Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 522 over Hill Valley Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,192 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,814 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 522
CrossesHill Valley Creek
LocationMount Union Boro.
RouteU.S. Route 522
Coordinates40.37708, -77.87169
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,192 (2023)
Projected traffic6,814 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 522 over Hill Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 522 over Hill Valley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 522 over Hill Valley Creek carry?

About 5,192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 522 over Hill Valley Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 522 over Hill Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.